Art Walk: The monthly art event features new art exhibits, receptions and events at galleries throughout downtown Fort Myers. 6-10 p.m. on the first Friday of each month and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the following Saturday. Free. Downtown Fort Myers. fortmyersartwalk.com

Gene Salerno exhibit: This new exhibit features paintings from the artist’s “American Series,” created during America’s 1976 Bi-Centennial. Salerno tried to capture a sense of what he and some of the American public were feeling at that time and depicted the struggle for the American Dream, personal journeys, determination, prosperity and justice. Opens with a reception from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit continues through July 26. Free admission. Center for Visual Arts Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artcenterbonita.org

The Cherry Bombs battle the Rhinestone Cowgirls, Austin, Texas, 2011. This photo is part of the new exhibit “Hometown Teams: Sports in American Communities” at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers.(Photo: Earl McGehee for Texas Roller Derby)

Reception for “Hometown Teams: Sports in American Communities”: Attend the free public reception for this touring Smithsonian exhibit featuring photos, stories, memorabilia and more from local sports throughout the United States, including some from Southwest Florida. Features baseball, soccer, basketball, surfing, kickball, bowling and many other team and individual sports. Includes peanuts, popcorn and a free patriotic craft project. The exhibit continues through Aug. 11. Free. There’s also a companion exhibit on black athletes and black sports teams being displayed at the Williams Academy Black History Museum in Dunbar. The public reception for both exhibits takes place from 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. 939-2787 or artinlee.org

SATURDAY, JULY 7

Battle of the Bands IV: Six bands perform at this fourth-annual contest. The victor gets to record a single at EQ Recording. Plus the top three acts perform at Buddha Rock Club. Hosted by singer-songwriter Frankie Colt. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5. HOWL, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers. 332-0161 or howlftmyers.com

Decades Music Festival: This event spotlights four decades of music with The Silver Sneakers Band. They start with the sounds of the 50s at 5 p.m., followed by the 60s at 6, the 70s at 7 and the 80s at 8. Free. Riverside Park, 10451 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 992-2556

Cirque du Soleil's "Crystal"(Photo: Matt Beard)

Thursday, July 12

Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal”: The psychedelic circus’s brand-new touring show transfers Cirque’s acrobats and gymnasts to the chilly realm of ice-skating for the first time in the company’s 34-year history. Gymnasts and skaters perform acrobatics on the ice and in the air. July 12-15. $48-$133. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 948-7825 or germainarena.com

Carmen Ciricillo: The “Construction Comic” appeared for three years as the outrageous Tool Guy on the Discovery Channel show “Your New House.” His comedy albums have been played on SiriusXM satellite radio since 2007. He performs stand-up 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $15-$20. Laugh In Comedy Café, 8595 College Parkway, Unit 270, south Fort Myers. 479-5233 or laughincomedycafe.com

MangoMania: The 22nd annual festival celebrates all things mango with mango-themed food, live bands, vendors, a family activity area, recipe contests, the Mango Queen and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $5 in advance, $6 at the gate. Children 9 and younger get in free. German-American Social Club, 2101 Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. 283-0888 or MangoManiaFL.net

Alter Ego Band: Local 8-piece band that plays covers of rock, disco, Motown and pop hits from the 60s to the 90s. Includes a horn section with three or four players. 7 p.m. $5 with $10 minimum food or drink purchase. Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 549-3000 or capecabaret.com

Late Night Brass(Photo: Special to The News-Press)

SummerJazz on the Gulf: The 33rd-annual outdoor concert series continues with the popular Late Night Brass. The 11-piece pop-funk band is known for its blasting horn section and covers of songs by Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, The Blues Brothers, Santana and many other acts. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples. 261-2222 or NaplesBeachHotel.com

“De Novo” exhibit: Art students from North Fort Myers High School display their artwork. Under the direction of art teacher and DAAS member artist Ellen Bianchi, the students produced artwork exclusively for the exhibit. An opening reception takes place 6-9:30 p.m. The exhibit continues through July. Free. DAAS CO-OP, 1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 84, Fort Myers. 590-8645 or daascoop.com

Sunday Hangover: The first in a series of monthly events featuring local artists working on an outside mural at Rack’em while bands perform. This month features artists Dharma Lefevre and Cloud Kent, along with rock bands Psychic Dose and The Kimberlys on the outside patio. 8-11 p.m. Free. Rack’em Spirits & Times, 1011 S.E. 47th Terrace, downtown Cape Coral. facebook.com/RackemspiritsandTimes